India will head into the fourth and final T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium with a 2-1 series lead, aiming to clinch the series outright. The hosts, however, are determined to even the score, setting up an exciting finale for cricket fans.
India’s recent T20I record has been near-perfect, with an impressive 23 wins in their last 25 matches, showcasing the team’s exceptional form in this format. Leading the series against South Africa, India have already seen standout performances from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, each of whom scored centuries, giving the team a solid advantage. Despite the top-order success, India’s middle order is yet to deliver under pressure, an area they may want to address in the final match to secure the series with confidence.
South Africa, meanwhile, is hopeful for a comeback on their home turf. The Proteas narrowly missed a victory in the previous game in Centurion, where a powerful 17-ball 54 from Marco Jansen almost carried them to an unlikely win. South Africa’s batting lineup, while promising, has yet to fully click. Skipper Aiden Markram has struggled for runs, but Heinrich Klaasen, one of their most dependable players, has shown signs of returning to form, potentially setting the stage for a strong showing in Johannesburg.
Both teams have reasons to be optimistic, and with South Africa aiming to level the series, the final game promises an intense battle. India’s focus will be on maintaining their winning momentum, while South Africa will look to leverage the home advantage to draw the series and end on a high.
South Africa vs India, 4th T20I:
- Date and Time: November 15, 05:00 pm local time/ 03:00 pm GMT/ 08:30 pm IST
- Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The Wanderers Stadium Park Pitch Report:
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch. With its fast outfield and short boundaries, it’s a high-scoring venue where batters can dominate. The toss often plays a minimal role at this venue; though teams batting first have a strong historical average of 171.
SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Gerald Coetzee
SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ryan Rickelton (vc)
Choice 2: Tilak Varma (c), Heinrich Klaasen (vc)
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SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Ravi Bishnoi, Aiden Markram, Axar Patel, Keshav Maharaj
SA vs IND Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 15, 03:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Mihlali Mpongwana, Patrick Kruger
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Ravi Bishnoi, Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma
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